David Nichols
November 12, 2011
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David Milton Nichols, 73, of Eagle Grove, Iowa died on November 12, 2011 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston from complications of lung cancer. David was born on September 6, 1938 in Winnebago, Minnesota. His parents were Harry and Charlotte (Huber) Nichols. He graduated from Winnebago High School in 1956, and enlisted in the Navy. He served in the Azores from 1956 to 1959. On August 6, 1960, he married Ann Armstrong in Harmony, Minnesota.
Dave worked in the grocery business for many years, working for chain stores and as a store owner. Around 1995, he went into the restaurant business and ran the restaurant and pro shop at the Eagle Grove golf course for several years. He retired from the business in 2000. He worked part time for Nabisco as a sales representative after retirement.
Dave and Ann moved around quite a bit, living in Rochester, Harmony, St. Paul and Owatonna, Minnesota; Brookings, South Dakota; Staunton, Virginia; Fort Worth, Texas; Hospers and Eagle Grove, Iowa.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Charlotte and his sister, Marianna Eiselt. He is survived by his wife, Ann; five children, Linda Nichols of Jefferson, Martha (Charles) Nichols-Ketchum of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, Elizabeth (Robert) Sindt of Polk City, Daniel (Lisa) Nichols of Rio Vista, Texas and Philip (Sandra) Nichols of West Des Moines; 13 grandchildren, Anna, Laura, Philip and Timothy Sindt, Katie Skalicky, Bradley Ketchum, and Samantha, David, Richard, Alex, Jessica, Danielle and Joshua Nichols; two step-grandchildren, Michael and Matthew Ketchum; three step-great-grandchildren, Alanna, Heidi and Vincent Ketchum; sister, Katharine Anderson; brother, Daniel (JoAnn) Nichols; brothers-in-law, Jon (Nancy), Carroll (Laura) and Thomas Armstrong; sister-in-law, Kathryn (David) Crafton; as well as many nieces and nephews.
As in life, David will continue to give through his death, as he had chosen to be a part of the anatomical gift program at Des Moines University.
Memorials may be made to Mercy Hospice in Johnston in loving memory of Dave.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Dawn
12/01/2011
My Dearest Ann,
I just learned of David's death today. I have been too busy with school and such. My deepest sympathies. If you need anything, call. Know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Michael and Sandi Tobin
11/28/2011
Our most sincere sympathy to all of you at this time of loss. May all of your happy memories with Dave help to ease your sorrow in the days to come. We think fondly of your entire family from your days in Owatonna and gymnastics. Our thoughts are with you all.
Sincerely, Michael and Sandi Tobin
Carroll Armstrong
11/24/2011
Dave first came into my life when I was twelve years old. Ann had brought him home to meet her family. I liked him right away, and so did all of us. I never met a man so instantly well liked by everyone who met him.
I was just 14 when my dad died. Dave quickly become more than just my brother in law. He was a mentor, my sports coach, an advisor, and much more. He was quick to praise my achievements, and willing to correct me when I was wrong.
He was the best friend I ever had.
Ann and Dave raised five of the greatest kids anyone could ask for. I knew them all from the day they were born, and loved the years we we spent together. Even though we've seen less of each other as years passed, I still feel a special bond with my sister Ann, and her very special family.
God bless you all.
Carroll
Bridget Poole Padilla
11/23/2011
Ann,
I was so sorry to hear of Dave's illness and passing. Please accept our condolences. We are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Love,
Bridget & Dan
Devin, Samuel and Owen
Beryl & Lorene
11/16/2011
Dave was a very bright and industrious guy. We will miss him and we extend our love and sympathy to Anne and the family
/s/ Beryl & Lorene Shroyer
Pat Ritter Messer
11/15/2011
So sorry to hear about David. Am so glad Ann, that you guys came to our class get together.You all are my thoughts and prayers. Please come to our next reunion in 2012. Remember David well from certain classes in school?!
Mary Jackson
11/15/2011
Dear Ann and family, I am so very glad I was able to visit with both you and David and Katherine at our class reunion only a couple of months ago. He had his same sense of humor and wonderful laugh as he told some of his stories. He certainly was proud of his family!! My sympathy to all of you and know you have many happy memories to lift you up. I have a photo if you will give me your Email address to pass it on to you.God bless you all.
"Cuz"Mary Jackson.
Merry and Bob Conaway
11/15/2011
Ann and Family, So sorry to hear about your loss, We loved Nick and always had so much fun with him.. He will be missed by our family. The day he went to heaven was the day Dan and Jen had their baby boy, I know he would have been very pleased with that news... He was always so fond of Dan. Ann if we can do anything please let us know. Ouw Sympathy to the enite Nichols Family from the Entire Conaway Family...
Wyn Ann Allen
11/14/2011
Talk about a guy that could win anybodys heart. That was our David.
He and Rick are probably having a drink and a cigarette arguing about who the best baseball team is. He treasured his family and their pets. He was loved by all and will truly be remembered. He dearly loved his Ann as many of us and supported her in every way. He will be missed my many especially me.
Love and Prayers,
Wyn Ann
Roger and Marilyn
11/14/2011
Ann and family. So very sorry to hear about Dave. Just found out this morning. If we ever have karaokee and we all are together it just won't be the same without him. Once again our sympathy to you and your family.
Jon & Nancy Armstrong
11/14/2011
We were saddened to hear of David's passing away. David and Ann were so much a part of our lives when we first met. Jon didn't have a car and stayed with David and Ann when he came to see Nancy in Rochester. We even borrowed his car to go on our honeymoon (He told Jon he had missed the last car payment when we returned the car after we got home from Yellowstone).
He was our hero who came to get Jon when his car broke down. They used to get up at dawn to be the first ones on the golf course. We had an annual golf outing where Carroll brought the steaks and Jon had to bring a bottle of Silver Satin.
David was always there when you needed him, a good companion and friend. We will miss him dearly. There are too many memories to share here, but we treasure them and thank you for all that you have meant to us over the years.
Love,
Nancy & Jon
David and Kay Crafton
11/13/2011
It is hard to say goodbye to David - he was always great to be around, good sense of humor, loved by everyone who met him. I am so glad to have a copy of him singing "My Way." He had a beautiful voice and we loved to hear him sing - nothing but happy times in our memory bank with David - his trips to California where my kids and grandkids got to know and love him, the good times at the Golf Course, Karaoke parties and just being around him and his family.
David loved Ann, my sister, and their family so much - loved being a Grandpa and loved to tease - We love you all and share your loss.
Jeanne Boone
11/12/2011
So sorry to hear of your loss. After talking with Elizabeth tonight so glad all of you have been together. Thoughts and prayers are with you as well as much love!
Harvey and Bev
11/12/2011
So sorry Ann to hear about Dave. We did not know he had cancer.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We are so sorry.
Bill & Donna Robertson
11/12/2011
This is very sad news and our love and prayers go out to Ann and all the family members. We have many fond memories that will always be with us of the times spent with Dave, Ann and the Nichols family. Ann if there is anything we can do please be sure to contact us. We will be here to support you so please don't hesitate to reach out.
All our love........Bill & Donna